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Title: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: BUFF on December 06, 2009, 05:20:00 PM
I went out west to hunt with my buddy Dean Titsworth this weekend. The first afternoon I had a Mule deer come in only to spin around and leave. Right at dark he came back. 12 yards broad side just like we like it. He made it 50 yards. This morning I smacked a doe at 15 yards that fell in sight.
This evening I had a 160" 11 point that came within 15 yards of me but never offerd a shot. He was hanging around at 25 and 30 yards for 20 minutes. I drew on him a couple of times only to let down. It just never felt right
all in all it was a great weekend.

http://www.buffsblackwidow.com/videos/texasmuledeer.wmv

http://www.buffsblackwidow.com/videos/uptondoe.wmv

 (http://www.buffsblackwidow.com/images/bufdoe47%20-%20Copy.jpg)
 (http://www.buffsblackwidow.com/images/buffmuledeer%20-%20Copy.jpg)
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: steadman on December 06, 2009, 05:38:00 PM
Great videos as always. That arrow blew through so fast it looked like you missed! Congrats!
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: redant 60/65 on December 06, 2009, 05:46:00 PM
Great video as always Buff  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: tradtusker on December 06, 2009, 06:01:00 PM
Very nice Congrats Marty
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Post by: The Vanilla Gorilla on December 06, 2009, 06:12:00 PM
Great videos as always Buff!
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: Gatekeeper on December 06, 2009, 06:26:00 PM
Ha ha! George is great!

As always Buff, when an animal gets within your comfortable shooting range they are as good as dead. Congratulations buddy!   :clapper:  

They both looked like heart shots am I correct?
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: digicon on December 06, 2009, 07:25:00 PM
Man those West Texas deer are JUMPY.  Good job.  I see why a person would aim low.

Mike
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: BUFF on December 07, 2009, 08:48:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Gatekeeper:
Ha ha! George is great!

As always Buff, when an animal gets within your comfortable shooting range they are as good as dead. Congratulations buddy!    :clapper:    

They both looked like heart shots am I correct?
you are correct. I wish the BIG whitetail would have give me a better shot. It is one of those things that kinda haunts a fellow. Wondering if I should have went on and forced the shot.
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: joevan125 on December 07, 2009, 09:19:00 AM
Marty its official you and TJ are my heros. Man you always show some of the best footage and you are deadly with that Widow. Any chance you might consider adopting me.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: Gatekeeper on December 07, 2009, 09:48:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by BUFF:

I wish the BIG whitetail would have give me a better shot. It is one of those things that kinda haunts a fellow. Wondering if I should have went on and forced the shot.
Nah... don't second guess yourself. You had a great hunt, took home a couple of beautiful deer, had some training time with George, shot some more video to add to you hunting memories library and I'm sure you had a outstanding time in camp. This equals a complete success in my book...you did good.  :thumbsup:  I applaud you for not taking a shot that you were unsure of. This kind of restraint helps protect the image of all hunters.    :clapper:
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: joevan125 on December 07, 2009, 09:50:00 AM
Well said Gatekeeper  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Chris Surtees on December 07, 2009, 10:10:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: lt-m-grow on December 07, 2009, 10:46:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Gatekeeper:
 

They both looked like heart shots am I correct?
Doesn't look like a texas heart shot to me.  :-)

Maybe it was the snow in Texas that threw you off.  

Well done Buff!  Congrats.  And thanks.
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: Shaun on December 07, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
Good stuff as usual Buff! Those west Texas mulies with whitetail shaped racks are cool. Good Hunting!
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: Over&Under on December 07, 2009, 02:07:00 PM
Good Shooting Buff!  Always enjoy your videos!  I especially like the ones where it shows you drawing back that huge Silver Flame right before the shot!!
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: pdk25 on December 07, 2009, 02:18:00 PM
Man, do you ever have to aim low on those texas deer.  Good job.
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Post by: Fritz on December 07, 2009, 03:41:00 PM
Fine deer and fine shooting, as usual! Congrats.!
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: limbolt on December 07, 2009, 09:06:00 PM
Great video's as usual. Is your buddy the Dean Titsworth that raises saddle mules?
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Post by: imhntn on December 07, 2009, 11:23:00 PM
Thanks for sharing those.  They were fun to watch.
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Post by: JoeM on December 08, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
I missed this one.  Great vids as always!!  Thanks for sharing. Joe
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: BUFF on December 09, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by limbolt:
Great video's as usual. Is your buddy the Dean Titsworth that raises saddle mules?
Not the same fellow
Title: Re: West Texas Mule Deer
Post by: Jwilliam on December 10, 2009, 05:33:00 PM
Great stuff as usual Buff!!!  :thumbsup:  Look forward to more videos.


Bill